Comments on: One Mean-Looking Hacksaw http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:58:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Alan C http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-70129 Alan C Wed, 30 May 2007 19:56:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-70129 I recently purchased one - best hacksaw ever. For the guy that wanted a thin saw, this hacksaw can be configured to be a "plunge" saw with a special heavy blade extending from the bracket. Also, the standard blade can be connected at 45 degree angle to allow flush or angle cutting. And it has a magnetic slot to hold both blades in the bracket so you always have one with you. Got mine from Lowes (after I ran over my old saw with my SUV - it didn't survive!). I recently purchased one - best hacksaw ever. For the guy that wanted a thin saw, this hacksaw can be configured to be a “plunge” saw with a special heavy blade extending from the bracket. Also, the standard blade can be connected at 45 degree angle to allow flush or angle cutting.

And it has a magnetic slot to hold both blades in the bracket so you always have one with you.

Got mine from Lowes (after I ran over my old saw with my SUV - it didn’t survive!).

]]> By: George http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-70008 George Wed, 30 May 2007 15:03:19 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-70008 I picked one up at Lowes a few months ago and think it's great. The package I bought included blades and an extra "mini" saw that's perfect for cutting off toilet flange screws. I picked one up at Lowes a few months ago and think it’s great. The package I bought included blades and an extra “mini” saw that’s perfect for cutting off toilet flange screws.

]]> By: Pat http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69998 Pat Wed, 30 May 2007 14:40:14 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69998 Got mine from Home Depot. Really worth the extra $5 or $10 over other hacksaws. Got mine from Home Depot. Really worth the extra $5 or $10 over other hacksaws.

]]> By: Brau http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69907 Brau Wed, 30 May 2007 10:50:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69907 The thickness of this model is a deal killer for me. The best hacksaw I have is an oldie my dad handed down which I love it because it's thin enough to saw in tight spaces but still very rigid. The thickness of this model is a deal killer for me. The best hacksaw I have is an oldie my dad handed down which I love it because it’s thin enough to saw in tight spaces but still very rigid.

]]> By: William http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69780 William Wed, 30 May 2007 02:35:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69780 I got mine from Lowe's I got mine from Lowe’s

]]> By: Leslie http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69754 Leslie Wed, 30 May 2007 01:27:29 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69754 My better hacksaw disappeared in the move last year, and I've been making due with my crappy rusty backup, but this just got added to my "must buy" list. Does anyone know if the big box stores carry it? I'm writing it on my Lowes list just in case, but I'll get it online if they don't. Thanks, William and Jon, for the detailed info on how it actually works. I would have probably written it off as too pricey and "how could it be worth that" otherwise. My better hacksaw disappeared in the move last year, and I’ve been making due with my crappy rusty backup, but this just got added to my “must buy” list.

Does anyone know if the big box stores carry it? I’m writing it on my Lowes list just in case, but I’ll get it online if they don’t.

Thanks, William and Jon, for the detailed info on how it actually works. I would have probably written it off as too pricey and “how could it be worth that” otherwise.

]]> By: Jon http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69710 Jon Tue, 29 May 2007 21:34:12 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69710 I have this saw as well. I love it. You can have the hacksaw blade at 90 degrees, as well as 45 degrees for flush cuts. You can take the hacksaw blade off, flip the front handle up into a channel in the top of the frame, and put a reciprocating saw blade on the front with a bolt to hold it in place. Use it like a jab saw(think that's the right word). Or with the front handle still up, you can put a 9 in blade in at an angle to the blade stud by the front of the frame, to use as a bow saw. You never know how useful this saw is until you have one. And it is very sturdy. I have this saw as well. I love it. You can have the hacksaw blade at 90 degrees, as well as 45 degrees for flush cuts. You can take the hacksaw blade off, flip the front handle up into a channel in the top of the frame, and put a reciprocating saw blade on the front with a bolt to hold it in place. Use it like a jab saw(think that’s the right word). Or with the front handle still up, you can put a 9 in blade in at an angle to the blade stud by the front of the frame, to use as a bow saw. You never know how useful this saw is until you have one. And it is very sturdy.

]]> By: William http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69659 William Tue, 29 May 2007 18:02:30 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/one-mean-looking-hacksaw/#comment-69659 This is a good saw. My wife made fun of me buying the most expensive hack saw at the store. But I think its great saw. I really like the rubber grip opposite the handle so its soft when you have to use 2 hands to saw. This is a good saw. My wife made fun of me buying the most expensive hack saw at the store. But I think its great saw. I really like the rubber grip opposite the handle so its soft when you have to use 2 hands to saw.

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